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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.48, 1,316.10 and 632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.48, 1,316.10 and 632.94 is: 947.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.48 : 1,316.10 = 632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.48/1,316.10 = 632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.48x = 1,316.10 × 632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.48x = 833,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,012.33/879.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.16

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